Category Archives: Course of Interest

Race and Equity Leadership: Interrupting Privilege seminar in Winter quarter

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dan Poux

Race and Equity Leadership: Interrupting Privilege Prof. Ralina Joseph Winter 2017   Most discussions of inequality focus on violence, disproportionality, and discrimination.  But what about the concept of privilege?  How does privilege – in terms of race, gender, sexuality, and…

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Are Do-Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement (General Studies 348A; SLN 15074)

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Prehealth Email

The Carlson Center is excited to offer a community-based leadership course for undergraduate students during Winter Quarter! We have open spaces in Are Do Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement. This course is ideal for students at any…

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Two leadership development opportunities in Winter quarter

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Dan Poux

The Husky Leadership Initiative wanted to let you know about two leadership development opportunities happening this winter quarter: the Emerging Leaders Retreat and their Leadership Firesides course (GEN ST 391 I). Please see below for details, and contact uwhli@uw.edu with any…

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Be a Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 F & G

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Dan Poux

Attention, Pre-Health Juniors & Seniors! It’s Not Too Late to Gain Experience and Make a Difference  Be a Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 F & G This Winter Quarter, 2016, UW’s Academic Support Programs is pairing pre-health juniors and seniors with transfer, freshman, and…

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Looking to get involved with the Pipeline Project and give back to the WA community?

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Prehealth Email

 Students of all majors are encouraged to apply! Tutor at an elementary, middle or high school in Seattle during Winter Quarter with the UW Pipeline Project! The UW Pipeline Project recruits, trains and places UW students as volunteer tutors in…

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MLS Information Session: November 18, 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Prehealth Email
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Health Informatics and Health Information Management 2017-2018 Admissions Application Workshop

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Prehealth Email

This workshop will cover how to apply to the program, key dates and step by step instructions on completing the HIHIM application form, tips on personal statement and making an effective application. Come join us and learn about the major…

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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities at UAB: SIBS and PARAdiGM

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Dan Poux

The Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program and the Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM) introduce outstanding undergraduates to the exciting career options of being a scientific investigator while also being a practicing physician. Eligible students may apply…

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Interested in learning about infants & toddlers? Looking for a winter 2017 elective?

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Prehealth Email

Consider NSG 432: Infants and Toddlers – Risk, Resilience and Relationships Offered: Winter 2017 ONLY to students across campus ONLINE 5 credit course SLN: 18287 Description – Using an infant mental health framework, this course emphasizes: biological, psychological, and cultural…

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Health Professions Academy Info Session 10/25

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Dan Poux

Interested in a career in medicine or dentistry? Need help preparing for the MCAT or DAT? Want to clinically shadow doctors or dentists? Eager to learn hands-on biomedical research skills? Attend an information session to learn about the eligibility criteria of…

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Winter quarter “Applying to Health Professional School” seminar

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Dan Poux

This seminar is for UW undergraduate students and alumni who are planning to apply in the current year to graduate-level health professional programs, such as dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, or veterinary schools. Course content will build the components of a compelling,…

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Nutritional Sciences Minor

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Prehealth Email

Interested in nutrition? Want to know more about food systems and public health? The Minor in Nutritional Sciences is a strong addition for students interested in health fields. Students pursuing the minor are presented with a multidisciplinary perspective on the…

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Improve your public speaking with the Husky Toastmasters’ club

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dan Poux

Public speaking is considered by many as one of the top 10 fears, some rank it as the second biggest fear right below death.   Husky Toastmasters’ club  (http://www.huskytoastmasters.info/)  is a supportive and collaborative space for people to practice public…

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Attention, Pre-Health Juniors, Seniors, & Grads! It’s not too late to gain experience and make a difference.

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Prehealth Email

Be a Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 L & M This Autumn Quarter, 2016, UW’s Academic Support Programs is pairing pre-health juniors, seniors, and graduates with transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are considering careers in healthcare and are also transitioning socially,…

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Class on Undergraduate Research — Just for Transfer Students

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Prehealth Email

GENERAL STUDIES 391 K (2 cred) |  SLN: 15456 Undergraduate Research Intensive for Community College Transfer Students 1-Day Workshop (September 22) + weekly follow-ups (Fridays, 1:30-2:20 PM) The Undergraduate Research Intensive designed for incoming transfer students comprises an initial 1-day…

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